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How economic conditions are fueling a rise of U.S. socialism

A new CBS News poll shows 58% of Democrats have a positive view of socialism while 50% have a negative view of capitalism. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Fin Gómez have more.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 7:41 PM ET

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